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Dissenters vent fury on Twitter after barristers strike legal aid deal with government

The news that the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) is calling off its direct action after the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) agreed to postpone planned fee cuts has enraged many solicitors and barristers, who have turned to social media to vent their fury.

27 March 2014 17:03

9 memorable pieces of court building graffiti

Social media is awash with photos of court building defacement.

27 March 2014 13:36

Legal pic of the day

Honesty is the best policy when naming your law firm...

26 March 2014 20:19

The story of the #MaxCliffordPenis hashtag

Today's big legal news story is that Max Clifford's penis has been measured.

26 March 2014 18:10

Barrister specialising in neighbour disputes told to demolish home extension that his neighbours hated

Extension to Hampstead home of 5 St Andrew's Hill property barrister Philip Galway-Cooper is branded "not lawful".

26 March 2014 13:30

What your Instructions say Vs. what they mean

A guide to what instructing solicitors are really telling barristers.

26 March 2014 09:25

Flight MH370 conspiracy theory barrister used to be an immigration judge

Barrister who claims Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 was shot down by the Chinese previously held position as an Immigration Appeal Judge.

25 March 2014 10:24

Wannabe barrister in ‘discuss my briefs’ plea for love

Bar hopeful's "rush-hour crush" fails to charm.

25 March 2014 09:46

Student’s vac scheme acceptance email is so bad that firm withdraws offer

Law student blows chances with terribly misguided email.

24 March 2014 15:51

9 classic ‘If I knew’ articles that you may have missed

In anticipation of this evening’s ‘If I knew’ Q&A at Inner Temple, the Legal Cheek...

24 March 2014 11:07